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The Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 5

Every episode of Classic Albums Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 5!

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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Classic Albums Season 5 Episode 1 - Simply Red: Stars
    8.4/10(1929 votes)

    #1 - Simply Red: Stars

    S5:E1

    Simply Red, the loosely based group of musicians led by Mick Hucknall, take us into the studio to examine the making of this album. While not as commercially successful in the US, it was the biggest selling album in the UK in 1991, and shipped 8.5 million copies worldwide. The musicians who were with the group at that time runite and take us through the tracks. Included is an interview with songwriting legend Lamont Dozier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Classic Albums Season 5 Episode 2 - Nirvana: Nevermind
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Nirvana: Nevermind

    S5:E2

    In 1991 Nirvana’s Nevermind, with the songs of Kurt Cobain, changed the music business without compromise, record company hype or media overkill. The album replaced Michael Jackson at the top of the American charts and so began a rapid rise to international superstardom for the band. This is the story of how Nirvana came to record Nevermind and the effect the record had on the music world and on the band themselves. It offers an insight into the songwriting genius of Kurt Cobain and reveals why Nevermind remains a milestone in rock history.

    Director:Bob Smeaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Classic Albums Season 5 Episode 3 - Motorhead: Ace Of Spades
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Motorhead: Ace Of Spades

    S5:E3

    This album, while not a huge seller in the US, was definitely a landmark in the annals of crushingly loud hard rock. Bassist/singer Lemmy and drummer Phil Taylor are in the studio reminiscing about the making of the music, and life while touring. Guitarist Fast Eddie Clark is interviewed separately, but all three discuss candidly what went into the making of the songs. Included are clips from live shows, and even one of Lemmy while with his earlier band, Hawkwind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Simply Red: Stars" is the best rated episode of "Classic Albums" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 1929 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2005. This episode is rated 3.4 points higher than the second-best, "Nirvana: Nevermind".